CNP Stock CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-26 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Regulated utility exposure and grid investment provide stable growth with multiple fresh Buy initiations.
Future value: $44.00 (+7.13%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸HSBC and TD Cowen initiated Buy ratings with targets up to $47.
- ▸Above 50-day MA (+5.29%)
Is CNP a buy right now?
Trend: CNP is trading above the 50-day average (+5.61%), RSI 71 — overbought territory, with a 3-month return of -6.58%.
Valuation & quality: CenterPoint Energy, Inc. trades on a trailing P/E of 24.4, forward P/E 19.7, PEG 2.08, price-to-book 2.32; fundamentals show net margin 11.6%, return on equity 9.8%, revenue growth 10.7% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 19 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $44.16 (+7.2% vs the last close; range $39.00 – $49.00), consensus rating “buy”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 2.34%.
Our screen: BUY (score 3) — Regulated utility exposure and grid investment provide stable growth with multiple fresh Buy initiations.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.80% | +1.10% | -3.20% | +4.20% | -4.50% | -5.80% | -7.10% | +12.00% |
Fundamentals
Analyst price target
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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through Electric; Natural Gas; and Corporate and Other segments.
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric · United States · 8,794 employees · Website
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